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The Czech Republic has a small, very open economy that has grown faster than the OECD average for much of the 2000s. The country has made progress in decoupling environmental pressures from economic activity. The 2017 Czech Republic 2030 strategy defines priorities for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Relative to the OECD average, the country performs well on Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty, water and biodiversity. However, its economy remains among the most energy- and carbon-intensive in the OECD due to the strong industrial base and reliance on coal. The population is also exposed to high levels of air pollution.
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The Assessment and recommendations present the main findings of the OECD Environmental Performance Review of the Czech Republic and identify 46 recommendations to help the Czech Republic make further progress towards its environmental policy objectives and international commitments. The OECD Working Party on Environmental Performance reviewed and approved the Assessment and recommendations at its meeting on 14 February 2018. Actions taken to implement selected recommendations from the 2005 Environmental Performance Review are summarised in the Annex.
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